How to Make Spanish Omelet Step-by-Step Recipe - Tortilla Espanola

What You Will Need to Prepare Spanish Omelet - Tortilla Espanola

Tortilla Espanola Ready to Serve

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(Text-Only Recipe for Spanish Omelet - Tortilla Espanola. It is also called "tortilla de patata" or potato omelete.

Fortunately, the Spanish omelet or tortilla espanola, like most Spanish cuisine does not require fancy equipment to prepare it. For this famous tapa, you’ll only need:

• Sharp Knife for Chopping Onion and Potatoes
• 1 Large Frying Pan for Frying Potatoes and Onions
• 1 Medium Frying Pan for Cooking the Tortilla
• Potato Peeler
• 2 Mixing Bowls – 1 large and 1 small

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes

Serves 4 for Dinner
Serves 6-8 for Appetizers

Gather the Ingredients

• 6-7 medium potatoes, peeled
• 1 whole yellow onion
• 5-6 large eggs
• 2-3 cups of olive oil for pan frying
• Salt to taste

• What You Will Need to Prepare Spanish Omelet - Tortilla Espanola
• Making Spanish Omelet - Tortilla Espanola - Peel and Cut the Potatoes
• Making Spanish Omelet - Tortilla Espanola - Peel and Chop the Onion
• Making Spanish Omelet - Tortilla Espanola - Fry the Potatoes and Onions
• Making Spanish Omelet-Tortilla Espanola - Beat Eggs & Mix with Potatoes & Onions
• Making Spanish Omelet - Tortilla Espanola - Cook the Tortilla
• Making Spanish Omelet - Tortilla Espanola - Turning the Tortilla
• Making Spanish Omelet - Tortilla Espanola - Return the Tortilla to the Pan
• Making Spanish Omelet - Tortilla Espanola - Serve!